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ArticleJournal of epidemiology and global health2021

An Integrated Approach to Assess Knowledge/Perceptions and Attitudes/Practices (KAP) Regarding Major Neglected Tropical Diseases Endemic in the Mbengwi Health District, North West Region, Cameroon.

Laurentine Sumo, Ngum H Ntonifor, Cédric G Lenou-Nanga, Nicanor Chenkumo-Kengmoni, Vanessa T Amana-Bokagne, Chembo G Awah, Yannick Niamsi-Emalio, Hugues C Nana-Djeunga

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Article in Journal of epidemiology and global health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Laurentine SumoDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
Ngum H NtoniforDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
Cédric G Lenou-NangaCentre for Research on Filariasis and other Tropical Diseases (CRFilMT), Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Nicanor Chenkumo-KengmoniDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
Vanessa T Amana-BokagneDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
Chembo G AwahDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
Yannick Niamsi-EmalioCentre for Research on Filariasis and other Tropical Diseases (CRFilMT), Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Hugues C Nana-DjeungaCentre for Research on Filariasis and other Tropical Diseases (CRFilMT), Yaoundé, Cameroon. nanadjeunga@crfilmt.org.ORCID 0000-0002-4496-6048
University of Bamenda · CMInstitut de Recherches Géologiques et Minières · CM

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesPreventive chemotherapy (PCT) is the main strategy currently used to control and/or eliminate onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and soil transmitted helminthiasis (STH), and community participation (through implementation or adherence to PCT) is critical. This study aimed at investigating knowledge/perceptions of populations of the Mbengwi health district (North West Region, Cameroon), in relation to their attitudes/practices regarding the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

methodsA household-based cross-sectional survey was carried out in the Mbengwi health district (North West Region, Cameroon) using the cluster sampling technique. Clusters were selected using the probability proportionate to estimate size strategy. In each cluster, the random walk technique was used for the selection of households, and a structure questionnaire was administered to 2-3 of its members.

resultsA total of 254 households from 26 clusters were visited, and 514 individuals were interviewed. The sex ratio of interviewees (1.08) was unbiased, and their ages ranged between 10 and 99 years old. Though most of the respondents declared having already heard of these NTDs (41.6%, 73.9% and 90.5% for onchocerciasis, LF and STH, respectively), only a minority of them were aware of how they are acquired/transmitted (8.9%, 9.2% and 32.7% for onchocerciasis, LF and STH, respectively), or prevented (23.1%, 18.9% and 47.2% for onchocerciasis, LF and STH, respectively).

conclusionsThis study revealed poor knowledge/perceptions and wrong attitudes/practices of interviewees as regards to these NTDs, and these misconceptions can seriously affect the adherence and contribution of populations to the success of PCTs. It appears compulsory to reinforce information, education, and communication, with a focus on the rationale and importance behind PCTs, to optimize/improve community participation.

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HelminthiasisAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAttitudeCameroonChildCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCameroonKAPLymphatic filariasisMbengwi health districtOnchocerciasisSoil transmitted helminthiasis

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